Mental health claims to increase without meaningful action: CEDA 

In a new report, CEDA urges organisations to move beyond “offering free yoga classes, fruit boxes or mental health awareness morning teas” as these initiatives make no discernible impact on staff mental health. 

“What does make a difference is ensuring jobs are well designed, that managers are trained to address mental health issues, and that organisations adopt firm-wide mental health strategies,” the report says. 

CEDA’s report warns that without meaningful action by organisations, workers compensation claims for mental health are set to double by 2030. 

“With even moderate growth assumptions, projected mental health related claims are set to double by 2030,” the report states.  

“And taking into account the impacts of COVID-19 stress, job instability and working-from-home trends these claim numbers may escalate further.” 

CEDA concludes that investing in the mental health of employees is “a sound business decision.” 

“Increased employee wellbeing will increase participation, employee engagement and ultimately productivity,” the group says.